Import/export HS code 72139149: Medium-low carbon steel bars (0.06%-0.25%)
Steel bars with moderate carbon content, balancing strength and flexibility for general use
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 45,541,488 |
| Ireland | 924,001 |
| Spain | 504,503 |
| Turkey | 251,849 |
| Poland | 100,593 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 32,585,690 | 12,955,798 | -19,629,892 |
| Ireland | 371,149 | 552,852 | +181,703 |
| Spain | 449,708 | 54,795 | -394,913 |
| Turkey | 142,368 | 109,481 | -32,887 |
| Poland | 38,391 | 62,202 | +23,811 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 37,255,084 |
| Norway | 924,001 |
| Spain | 504,503 |
| Turkey | 251,849 |
| Czechia | 112,079 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 27,490,271 | 9,764,813 | -17,725,458 |
| Norway | 371,149 | 552,852 | +181,703 |
| Spain | 449,708 | 54,795 | -394,913 |
| Turkey | 142,368 | 109,481 | -32,887 |
| Czechia | 49,877 | 62,202 | +12,325 |
| Poland | 16,536 | 3,557 | -12,979 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| South East Wales | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,610,469 |
| Other | 8,254,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,457,140 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,856,603 | 9,753,866 | -14,102,737 |
| Other | 5,067,397 | 3,187,428 | -1,879,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,663,306 | 793,834 | -3,869,472 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 24,960,291 |
| 000 | 8,254,825 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,743,119 |
| Medway | 4,484,132 |
| TRT | 1,104,239 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 20,727,364 | 4,232,927 | -16,494,437 |
| 000 | 5,067,397 | 3,187,428 | -1,879,969 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,136,216 | 1,606,903 | -3,529,313 |
| Medway | 0 | 4,484,132 | +4,484,132 |
| TRT | 1,100,125 | 4,114 | -1,096,011 |
| Goole | 659,056 | 62,202 | -596,854 |
| Newport | 455,247 | 0 | -455,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 340,889 | 88,680 | -252,209 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 77,716 | 54,795 | -22,921 |
| Boston | 6,760 | 10,390 | +3,630 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,678,408 |
| Germany | 14,122,114 |
| Austria | 2,597,945 |
| Italy | 1,618,231 |
| Sweden | 1,407,366 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,114,943 | 10,563,465 | +6,448,522 |
| Germany | 5,100,823 | 9,021,291 | +3,920,468 |
| Austria | 1,104,616 | 1,493,329 | +388,713 |
| Italy | 1,035,730 | 582,501 | -453,229 |
| Sweden | 737,291 | 670,075 | -67,216 |
| Spain | 539,182 | 591,211 | +52,029 |
| Belgium | 625,886 | 20,724 | -605,162 |
| Denmark | 494,633 | 129,176 | -365,457 |
| Czechia | 0 | 444,800 | +444,800 |
| Slovakia | 199,291 | 175,935 | -23,356 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,856,654 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 292,665 |
| Air transport | 121,284 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,952,395 | 23,904,259 | +9,951,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 185,810 | 106,855 | -78,955 |
| Air transport | 118,550 | 2,734 | -115,816 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 34,729,162 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,791,214 |
| Hull | 922,470 |
| Portsmouth | 238,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 233,472 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,786,120 | 21,943,042 | +9,156,922 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 650,980 | 1,140,234 | +489,254 |
| Hull | 427,573 | 494,897 | +67,324 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 238,775 | +238,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 126,617 | 106,855 | -19,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 118,550 | 0 | -118,550 |
| Felixstowe | 59,193 | 0 | -59,193 |
| Harwich | 11,640 | 35,008 | +23,368 |
| Killingholme | 21,966 | 22,163 | +197 |
| Dover | 39,682 | 0 | -39,682 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72139149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with moderate carbon content, balancing strength and flexibility for general use